Tag: bed bug awareness week

If you have read any of the AZEX Pest Solutions previous blog posts you are well aware the bed bugs have made a major comeback in the United States. AZEX Pest Solutions is deep in the war against bed bugs and has been making great strides in reducing the number of bed bugs in Arizona; however, we still need your help. Educating the public about bed bugs is essential to the success of the AZEX mission to eradicate bed bugs from our state. While bed bugs may not be something that most people WANT to think about, with the 700% population increase that we have seen in the past few years, it is becoming something that NEEDS to be discussed.

Many people and unaware of the bed bug risk that is present all around them. While most people would agree that bed bugs are most commonly found in hotels/motels, they don’t know that they could just as easily find bed bugs on their way to work, in their leisure time or in the classroom. This year for bed bug awareness week AZEX wants to shed some light on some of the “lesser known” places where bed bugs are commonly found.

Because of the rise in bed bug infestations highlighted in the news, many Americans are on the look-out for bed bugs wherever they go. When a person sees a bug they don’t know, especially if it is on their bed, many will misidentify it as a bed bug. People also have been known to wake with unexplained bites and jump to the conclusion that they have bed bugs, when in reality they just got bitten by a mosquito the night before and didn’t realize. Misidentifying other bugs as bed bugs can cost hundreds in unneeded treatments and inspections.

There are countless DIY methods out there that claim to kill bed bugs. Just a quick Google search will bring up hundreds of articles claiming that you can rid yourself of bed bugs using “this magical method”. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. Bed bugs are extremely resilient and hearty. Bed bugs are known for reoccurring infestations because the eggs and nymphs are nearly impossible to see and like to hide inside furniture and bedding. A DY treatment MAY kill the live bugs, but with all of those eggs waiting to hatch, it’s just a matter of time before the bugs start to thrive again. We have compiled a list of some of the most popular DIY methods and why they don’t work. But, before you lose hope, we also have a method that DOES WORK – So read on, and find out the one way that kills bed bugs THE FIRST TIME!

At AZEX Pest Solutions our K-9 Detection team is leading the fight against bed bugs. We have some of the most well trained K-9’s in the field and are proud to offer their services to all of our bed bug clients. AZEX is one of the few pest control businesses to offer in-house K-9 detection services in Arizona. With their speed and accuracy our K-9 Bed Bug Detection Unit is hard to beat.

Last year for Bed Bug Awareness Week we talked about general bed bugs facts and tips to keep bed bugs from hitching a ride home with you. You can read that article here. This year we want to raise awareness about bed bugs by educating the public about ways to kill and detect bed bugs that actually work. So many people either don’t treat the problem or try dangerous DIY treatments because of lack of money or knowledge. By reading this article we hope to shed some light on just how easy bed bug elimination can be with the right exterminator.

Bed bugs are on the rise throughout America and other parts of the world. This week, for bed bug awareness week, we take a look at some of the frequently asked questions regarding these blood sucking insects. For more information about bed bugs and how to exterminate them, check out our other blog articles and information on our website azexpest.com.